New CFP projections could have Ohio State-Oregon rematch in semifinals

Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium

Unfortunately, if Ohio State doesn’t win the Big Ten Championship Game, it won’t be getting a coveted first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

With Northwestern on the road then Indiana and Michigan at home to finish the season, the Buckeyes will be highly expected to take on the Oregon Ducks in a rematch of the lone Ohio State loss this season.

That might not be their only battle though.

According to a CFP projection from Bleacher Report’s Joe Tansey, the two opponents could meet in the semifinal, obviously should both win their quarterfinal games and Ohio State win its first-round battle.

In these rankings, Ohio State will base Boise State and then, if it wins, face BYU before a potential rematch with Oregon. For Oregon, it would have to beat the winner of Tennessee and Indiana.

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Now, with three weeks and conference championship games still on the horizon, these are destined to change at least a bit from the final AP product.

However, if you’re the Buckeyes, one should be wetting their beak at the chance to take on and potentially eliminate the Ducks, who took them down in Eugene earlier in the season.

This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: New CFP projections could have Ohio State-Oregon rematch in semifinals

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Author : Buckeyes Wire

Publish date : 2024-11-11 12:51:29

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